Increased resistance of crosslinked cornea against enzymatic digestion

2004655 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Eberhard Spoerl · Klinik und Poliklinik für Psychotherapie und Psychosomatik

Theo Seiler · Institut de Recherche en Opthalmologie

Abstract

Photochemical crosslinking of the cornea using riboflavin and UVA results in a markedly increased resistance versus collagen digesting enzymes. The findings support the use of the new method in the treatment of corneal ulcers.

Topics & Keywords

Corneal surgery and disorders Corneal Surgery and Treatments Ocular Surface and Contact Lens

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Current Eye Research

Volume 29, Issue 1, pp. 35-40

DOI: 10.1080/02713680490513182

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